The Music of Straight Outta Compton
In this exclusive SoundWorks Collection sound profile Jon Burlingame talks with Composer Joe Trapanese about his work on the film Straight Outta Compton.
Paul Virostek interview
While field recording and sound design are framed by equipment and technical skill, they aren’t merely mechanical crafts. In fact, the best sound effects include emotion, personality, and meaning
Special: Bill Brown interview
After three years we sit down with Bill Brown to talk about his career.
Pedro Ferraz interview
I guess the most important thing is for you to get emotionally involved with sound and music you make. ~ Pedro Ferraz
Benedict Nichols interview
Learn your tech, learn music theory (very helpful for versatility) and have passion for what you do. ~ Benedict Nichols
Stephen Baysted interview
Never, ever give up, and never forget that we ALL have self-doubt, if we didn’t there would be no point in striving to be the best you can be. Work hard, be determined and be nice. ~ Stephen Baysted
The Sound of Jurassic World
In this exclusive SoundWorks Collection sound profile Sound Designer and Re-recording Mixer Pete Horner and Supervising Sound Editor and Sound Designer Al Nelson from Skywalker Sound talk about their work on Jurassic World.
Jim Dooley interview
I would recommend that young composers work with seasoned composers. The apprenticeship program gives you a chance to see how the pros do it. If you make yourself indispensable to someone, there’s a great chance that work will make its way to you over time!
Sergey Eybog interview (Boom Library contest winner)
Try everything, read articles about your craft, always keep your ears open and your portable recorder working. Love what you do, and it will definitely pay off.
Michael Picton interview
First, learning to listen to non-musicians when they talk about music can be the most valuable skill for a media composer.